Tyler earned more than enough to sustain our lifestyle, so I stayed home with the kids. Sadly, most people assumed I had it easy. But behind closed doors, I felt like I was suffocating.
Now, don’t get me wrong, Tyler was never physically abusive, but his words were sharp, calculated, and constant, making him cruel. I know, that’s not an excuse or to say he was better because the pain he inflicted didn’t show, but I’d convinced myself that it was at least bearable.